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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III - digital camera - body only

Mfg # V207100BU000 CDW # 6464105 | UNSPSC 45121504

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  • D E-M1 Mark III
  • mirrorless
  • Four Thirds
  • body only
  • Bluetooth
  • Digital camera
  • 20.4 MP
  • 4K / 24 fps
  • Wi-Fi
  • black
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The OM-D E-M1 Mark III is a portable camera system. Ergonomic and lightweight, the E-M1 Mark III works seamlessly with Olympus lenses, so you move easier, react faster, and enjoy your photography more. The E-M1 Mark III is expertly crafted to capture amazing images. Like yours.

This item was discontinued on June 15, 2023

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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III - digital camera - body only is rated 4.90 out of 5 by 34.
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III-Dream camera Dream camera for light travel. Easy menu navigation . Great ND in camera future, Live composite, focus staking, great optical stabilization ....you name it. CDW offered the best price in US. full warranty and 2 days shipping. Can't be happier with that purchase.
Date published: 2021-08-11T20:14:58-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great compact camera. I am very happy with this camera. Fully customizable - compact and light and at the same time sturdy and waterproof. Very effective motion stabilization. Ideal for a traveler. Easy to use bracketing for focus stacking, multiple exposures and other options.
Date published: 2020-04-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from 2nd Mark III. Love the on board computational capture features. This is my second Mark III. Wanted a replica back-up with all the same controls. i enjoy many of the computational features such as in-camera ND filtering, Live Composite and especially the 80 MP capture where I can use a studio flash by adding 2 seconds of time between the 8 captures to give the flash time to recycle.
Date published: 2021-06-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nice and light and gets me great photos My Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III is a big change from a full frame camera, but I was able to get some very nice photos at the San Diego Zoo just a few days after I received it. I really needed to lighten up my load, and to get to a 750mm equivalent, the kit is only 54% of the weight of my other kit. And this one with the 100-400mm gets me to 800mm as a bonus.
Date published: 2021-08-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great camera , great innovation. This amazing camera mated to Zuiko 45 mm 1.2 rivals top FF output, glad i made the purchase while they last.
Date published: 2022-06-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Creating is Fun Again The Olympus E-M1 Mkiii brings back the fun in Photography! From landscapes to portraits, I am able to capture all my creative ideas. Being lightweight and compact is a huge bonus for me as well because it allows more freedom with where you can go without slowing down your travel load.
Date published: 2021-05-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I'm glad I made the switch to Olympus OM-D This little camera is outstanding! Small, light, beautiful images, amazing functionality, and great lens selection. What more could you want from a camera? This camera is great for all styles of photography, portrait, landscape, wildlife, you name it, it does it. A joy to use, I'm glad I made the switch to Olympus OM-D.
Date published: 2020-03-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I love this camera! My initial thoughts on this camera. Super fast and responsive with incredible focus and clarity. I am finding that I am able to take pictures in many low light conditions without a tripod. I go back and forth between my 50mm 1:2 lens and adapter and my 17mm 1:1.8.There is so much to learn and I feel like I have only scratched the surface. Thank you Olympus for another incredible product.
Date published: 2020-11-04T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Outstanding MFT camera The OM-D EM-1 Mark III is an exceptional camera. I have owned other Olympus systems and this model is quite outstanding. The built-in ND filter selection works flawlessly and has saved me a lot of money from purchasing multiple sized filters. The handheld HI RES function is another feature that, again, performs flawlessly. This is the BEST MFT camera that one can buy. Keep up the good work Olympus.
Date published: 2021-06-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Well worth trading up. I traded up from the EM1 MII to the MIII. I am an advanced amateur and found that the trade up was very worthwhile. The improvements in autofocus, stary sky, hi-resolution and ND are particularly helpful. The bottom line is that this camera has fabulous features and is small enough, and light enough, that I can easily carry it with me and use it when I want. Despite it’s small size, it does an incredible job.
Date published: 2020-04-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing capabilities, light weight, small. Light weight, small, amazing capabilities. The lenses are 1/3 the size and weight of my previous camera equivalents. Shutter speeds up to 18 fps with continuous auto focus in RAW- love it! I'm still learning about what ALL this camera can do, but I love the Pro Capture feature for bird photography.I've gotten some great shots in just a couple of times using it. I want to try try the in-camera neutral density filter feature next.
Date published: 2021-05-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Blazing speed with amazing image quality This is my first Olympus camera. The EM-1 Mark iii is the best mirrorless camera available. The form factor, speed and image quality is unrivaled. This is coming from a long time Canon DSLR user and Sony mirrorless user. The EM-1 Mark iii makes everything simpler, funner and the results are amazing. The features provided by the EM-1 Mark iii make photography fun again for me. I find myself carrying the camera everywhere I go. Thanks Olympus for such a great product.
Date published: 2020-10-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Light as a booger - but powerful too! Long-time satisfied Olympus customer. Updated to EM 1 Mark III and couldn't be happier. I love taking it on hikes along with several lenses - it's so light! Appreciate that it is resistant to weather conditions that I encounter - sand, water, dust, heat... I have been watching the tutorials and learning more about techniques - some of which are new to me. As far as image quality - very pleased. My focus is on shooting wildlife, plants, etc. Looking forward to reviews on the new lens coming out in the fall. Can't wait... BTW - every time I submit a question - the response is very quick and helpful. Thank you Olympus :)
Date published: 2020-05-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The Best, Hands Down. It’s been a few years since I’ve last used a DSLR camera and I’ve never used a mirrorless or Olympus. My main use is for Wildlife photography and occasionally photographing family outings; overall I’m an amateur. I bought this camera purely because of all the great things I’ve read as well as reviews from Olympus Explorers. I know this isn’t recommended for beginners due to the steep learning curve, but I e gotta say that I’m having the time of my life learning the in’s and out’s of such magnificent technology that Olympus has provided. I’ve paired my MKIII with a second hand 40-150 PRO lens that’s pretty beat up with a couple scratches on the front element and the photos are still magnificent for my personal hobby needs. I will definitely be saving up to purchase a brand new 40-150 and 300 PRO lens so that I can get those super crisp and detail rich photos that I know this camera is capable of. If you are just getting into photography or you’re a beginner and have the time and patience to learn and grow with your camera, this one is for you.
Date published: 2020-05-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome functionality. This is my 5th O-MD camera and the 3rd E-M1. I switched from Canon 7 years ago and wouldn't go back. The Mark III is a worthy upgrade although some of the ergonomic upgrades/changes are a little hard to get used to. But I'm sure I'll get used to it as I use it more. I really like the addition of the live ND and the Starry AF, once I am able to I will use those a lot. Another bonus is that the form factor didn't change and I can use some of the same accessories and the same batteries. The two upgrades I would appreciate is a bit higher resolution viewfinder and hopefully a new sensor.
Date published: 2020-04-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from After 6+ years with E-M1, it was time to upgrade. Wow, the Mark III is impressive! My first Olympus camera was the OM-D E-M1, purchased in early 2014. I was impressed then and continued to shoot with it for more than six years before deciding it was time to upgrade. I'd watched the evolution to the Mark II, then, the larger, albeit very capable MX1. Size is important to me, so I waited longer with hopes that Olympus would return to the smaller body. It was worth the wait! Although I'd considered the 2014 camera very capable, the Mark III blew me away with all of the refinements and additional features that had been added. The stabilization is insanely good. I quickly adapted to the new button layout and have come to love the joystick focus point control. Image quality, including those from the high res mode, is superb. Extremely happy with the upgrade.
Date published: 2020-10-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Inspired me to rediscover the joy of photography. I have been an Olympus enthusiast since their IS-1 Point and Shoot days, and that camera took exceptional photos by way of a revolutionary system. Yet with the digital invasion I toyed with other brands for travel cameras, always knowing that I would return to Olympus and a serious 35mm at some point. I studied the OM-D series for about a year and zoned in on the E-M1 MK III after it was announced. I am glad I waited, and I have not been dissatisfied. It has every feature and more advanced settings than I will ever need, but I am willing to try. The build quality is second to none and the camera lends to inspired photos just by its exuded capabilities. One is moved to capture the world and Olympus gives you one heck of a tool to do so. One thing my research exposed was that there are entirely too many shallow, opinionated, and apparently macho camera snobs out there, who attack the Micro Four Thirds systems in favor of the Full Frame monsters, all for the sake of nominal image noise. Well, I travel, and I want serious pictures without the need of a pack mule. All I know is that I have one of the best travel cameras on the planet and you ridiculous macho snobs can literally take a hike…with your pack mules.
Date published: 2020-07-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The OM-D E-M1 M3 is the sleeper hit of 2020! The EM1m3 has been a joy to use so far. This is my first Olympus camera, so there is a bit of a learning curve as I figure out where everything is, but every camera takes some time to get used to. With that said, the images I’m getting out of this camera are pretty great so far. It excites me to think where I’ll be in a few months once I feel really comfortable with it. Using the camera is a pleasure. It is incredibly fast. It’s obvious Olympus has spent time optimizing the processor to fly. I know much has been made of the sensor, but after reviewing a bunch of images I don’t get the hate. It may be a few years old, but the images look crisp to me. The camera feels incredible in the hand. It’s the perfect size, ergonomics are on point. Video is surprisingly good, considering the that the codec is 8-bit. OM-LOG grades nicely. I am considering using the EM1m3 in my professional videos shoots alongside my Blackmagic cams. I can see the EM1m3 living on a Ronin for when I need to cut in some movement shots. The only negative I can notice is the quality of the EVF and LCD screen. They could definitely use a spec bump. The benefit of this EVF is the feeling you get when you look at your photos on a computer monitor — they look fantastic! The EVF is totally serviceable, and once I truly get used to it, I’ll learn how images will look on my monitor compared to it. Aside from that - there are zero complaints — and the EVF complaint, to me, is more nitpicking than an actual negative. Very pleased with this purchase!
Date published: 2020-02-29T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Extremely happy with this camera I am a bona fide purchaser of the new EM-1.3. I received one of the first batch to ship. My decision to purchase it was partially based the advantage trade-in pricing being offered by the retailer. Although I still retain an E-M1.2 I do not regret buying this camera. Today I used it to photograph at my local animal shelter, something I have been doing for nine years, first with Nikon cameras and most recently with the Oly EM-1.2. I also use the 12-100mm F4 Pro lens for this and have been able to skip the use of a flash because of the image stabilization the camera/lens combination provides. Today I found the ease of use of the EM-1.3 and the quality of the end results to be a genuine revelation compared to the EM-1.2, exceeding my expectations by a wide margin. The image stabilization of the 1.3 was indeed better than the 1.2, something that really helps when shooting moving animals indoors in relatively low light. The continuous tracking system is improved, and the joystick control with the ability to program it to return to home position was a great aid, and on one or two dogs I found that the face tracking worked as though they were human. I also found no discernible noise in photos shot at ISO 3200. Nearly all my shots were keepers in this first session with the EM-1.3, matching my recent outing usIng the camera for birding with the 300mm F4 Pro lens. On that occasion I also noticed better stabilization and a higher rate of keepers. Now if only Olympus would give us a firmware update that expanded face recognition to common animals, as Nikon recently has done, I think this camera will be damn near perfect and very hard to beat in most any category.
Date published: 2020-03-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best camera i have every used. i have been shooting since 1962 and used most hi-end equipment This EM1-III is the best of the best. I really enjoy the responsiveness, the auto focus is much better than my em5-II especially when using my 60mm Macro. and the IBIS is great. Old dudes like myself are rather shaky, this em1-III takes care of all my shaking even at long focal lengths (300mm). The handheld HI-RES is very easy and is great. I love this camera. Only wish i waited 8 weeks and got the price reduction. Nevertheless still a good deal.
Date published: 2020-10-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Loving my OMD M1 Mark 3 I brought this for a light travel camera as i have a Canon 6D Mark 2and 7D Mark 2 and they are pretty heavy. I also purchased with the 12 to 100 F4 to keep on the camera. I have been using this camera for about a month and am having loads of fun. I love the in camera stabilization and i can hand hold the camera at 1 second with in crisp photos. I also brought this camera to use the Hand held Hi-Res function and i am impressed with the files of fall foliage. The focus is speedy and as i sometimes do portraits i am enjoying the face and eye focus. I was also able to customize the buttons on the camera for the way i shoot with out going into the menu for most of the functions that i use. The reason that this review is a 4 instead of a 5 is because i do not like the viewfinder and i knew that this was outdated when i brought this camera and the trade off is worth it for me. I have been shooting with this 90 percent of the time and am loving it.
Date published: 2020-11-13T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Exceptional image quality, fast and lightweight I am still in a trial period but I can already say this. Exceptional image quality and improvement in high ISO. Very fast autofocus. IBIS is amazing. Lightweight and compact. Better control button layout that allows making edits while taking pictures. The high-resolution hand-held function is amazing. Coupled with M Zuiko pro lenses, the results are impressive. This is the best Olympus camera I have had since 2005.
Date published: 2020-11-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from This is a Terrific camera except.... I love everything about this EM1 MkIII. It's speed, it's accuracy, ease of use, image quality and many features I have yet to explore. But there are two things I question. The lack of a AUTO mode and SCN mode. I know you emphasize its use by professionals and serious enthusiasts, but there are times when a shot presents itself with little time to fiddle with adjustments. That's when a split second is the difference between capture, and missing the shot. I have these choices in my EM5 MkIII and all others. I'm just sorry they are missing in this model. Of course I have to admit that when I am out and anticipating these conditions I carry my EM5 III or Pen-F. The closest to either of these mode settings is the "P" mode. The lack of these AUTO and SCN modes has made me more facile with the "A" and "S" modes, but I still miss them.
Date published: 2020-11-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Highly recommend this system. Fantastic compact system. Coming from Nikon used some Canons. So many custom features, great battery. I can use for hours without fatigue. I was worried about the 20 mp sensor, but I can use the 50 mp High Res shot so all good. Fast and easy to navigate menus (once you get used to it). The stunning image quality this system produces convinced me that the pro tag it carries is well merited, I absolutely love it and I'm seldom without it. Lastly, that free software; "Olympus Workspace," get it, it's free and a very capable piece of editing software.
Date published: 2021-05-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great camera, great ergonomics, top end product in every respect If you’re familiar with the EM-1 Mark II, the Mark III will feel right a home. The addition of the dedicated joystick is great and I do like the new placement of the menu button on the left rather than on the right side of the back of the camera. Image quality.... Just like the Mark II which is great. No issues. AF with face/eye detection is vastly improved and instantly noticeable between the Mark II and III. Since I also have the EM1-X, the custom menu option is great. It is really nice to customize what I want there and access functions quicker than diving through the entire menu system. Starry Sky AF is just incredible. I do a fair amount of night sky shooting and knowing that I can nail focus easily is a big deal for me. Hope that gets added via firmware to the EM1-X. This is a solid, extremely well built camera. Too bad Olympus can’t figure out how to market it. It is NOT just about being smaller, it is about the experience of shooting with a camera, and this system is simply more enjoyable and provides more fun that any system I’ve ever used and I’ve been photographing for 50 years now.
Date published: 2020-10-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Exceptional Camera! I owned a Canon DSLR camera for 8 years and could never grasp the features that it offered. This Olympus camera is incredibly user friendly! Basic settings are so easy to adjust and picture quality is amazing. Still playing around with other features, but all in all I'd say that this is an exceptional camera.
Date published: 2021-03-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Switch from Nikon to Olympus I had been a Nikon owner and user for over 50 years, and thankfully was directed to Olympus by one of your Olympus pros giving a class at the Winter Wings Festival in Klamath Falls, Oregon. I had used a Nikon D500 and D850 for some time, with a Nikon 200-500mm lens. I purchased the OMD EM-1 Mark III and 300mm IS Pro on the recommendation of your pro and could not be happier. The pictures are sharper, the AF is faster and I can hand hold shots that would have required a tripod with a Gimbel with the Nikon set up. I therefore went out and purchased another body and the 40-150mm IS Pro and, 14-40mm Pro lenses. I am in seventh heaven. My pictures have improved dramatically and I love reviewing the U-Tube presentations by Gaven Hoey, Tim Boyer and others and getting great tips on the use of my Olympus equipment. I am not a professional and probably never will be, but I probably represent the great majority of your customers, and I would just like to say thank you and keep up the good work. I will definitely heap praise on your equipment to fellow amateurs and hope they will make the lucky switch that I have made. Thank you so much for what you do. I have noticed that so many of your professional representatives are from Europe, hopefully the United State will catch up with the rest of the World.
Date published: 2020-06-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from This camera is evolutionary improvement over the predecessors, but it opens up and facilitates a loose, on the go photography and expands the range of what is possible. For me the main advantage is the hand-held HI RES mode that gives the user a resoluti Conventional review would say that this camera is a modest evolution from EM-1X and EM-1 MK2. On an engineering level, it may well be true. On the surface, it may also lag behind the competition when comparing spec to spec. (the sensor, the viewfinder...) It may well be true. In my view however, this camera is a transformational product, because it allows for and in fact encourages the kind of spontaneous hand-held photography which does not require tripod or ND filter of full frame camera with big lenses to achieve results comparable to those achieved with much bigger cameras with bigger lenses and heavy tripods. Here is why: 1) For those wishing to have higher resolution image, you can achieve that with hand-held HI RES mode. The resulting image can be quite crisp.Thanks in part to great Olympus lenses and of course to excellent stabilization and powerful processor that make this possible. I think that Olympus cleverly achieved superb image quality despite aging sensor. I set HI RES mode on C1, where it is always ready for me. I expect to use this feature on most of my photos. 2) For those fond of slow shutter speed photography, EM-1 Mk3 is god-sent. I used to tape ND gel filter at the back of my fisheye. It is clatzy, but it works. Of course when you wish to use the fisheye without the ND filter, you have to remove the tape. Usually at shutter speeds calling to ND32 filter, you need a tripod and a shutter release. Not with EM-1Mk3 - I set up Live ND on my C2 and I am ready to take hand-held slow shutter speed instantly. I just tested this feature and it works fine, although I need far more practice with it to get it right. I can think of many applications and I expect that the convenience, not needing a tripod or fuss with ND filters + ability to use this feature on all lenses, including the ones that do not accept filters will transform how I photograph. 3) On my C3, I am placing hand held focus bracketing. I could use in camera focus stacking, but I prefer a RAW output. Over the years, The need for focus stacking came out quite often, but it does not fit with my quick on the move photography style and so I used small aperture instead. The results are better with focus stacking I expect to use this feature far more often than in the past. 4) I still have C4. I do not do much HDR and I rarely photograph sports or children or wildlife and so I am not yet sure for what feature I will use the C4. I see this camera as evolutionary in terms of specs compared to the previous models and the competition, but I see the camera as transformational in terms of the variety of photos it permits in a loose, on the move, always ready way while maintaining the image quality of photos captured. I credit the clever leveraging (in software) of the excellence of image stabilization, fast processor and superb lenses. I like the water proofing, as I like to photograph in any weather and I damaged a lens from other maker during an all day downpour. I like the lightness of the gear and the ability to leave the tripods and the fiddle with them and shutter releases and ND filters at home. Let us not forget the compactness and relative lightness of the gear-my original reason for going with Olympus. My biggest beef is with the manual (a loss of a star), because I think it is very poorly written. It is written be engineers familiar with the operation of the camera and not by photographers that would be using it. It is a hard and frustrating slog requiring jumping trom one segment of the manual to another all the time. The manual obscures the power of the camera. I expect that most users will be too frustrated to learn how to use the camera to its full potential and thus the benefits of this product will be defeated and under-appreciated. There are great many technical writers/photographers that could have done a lot better. Olympus should rush out the easy to follow videos to help owners make full use of this great product.
Date published: 2020-03-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing travel lens. If you can carry only one lens and you are mostly shooting in good light, this is the lens to carry. I used it to shoot our trip to Havana, Cuba and I never felt the need for another lens. Simplified equipment so that I could enjoy the tour and capture some great shots. Balances well on E-M1 series camera or an E-M5 with battery grip.
Date published: 2021-09-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best Darn Camera - 3 months in the field with the OMD EM1 MK III Best darn camera all around. I have been an Oly user since the OMD EM5 MK I. I also one the EM5 MKII and upgraded to the EM1 MK III. My EM5's and EM1 are built like a tank. They are lightweight and can handle anything the backcountry can throw at it rain, cold, heat, etc. More specifically about the EM1 - The phase-detection in the autofocus is great. There is also no other IBIS system that can match Oly's IBIS. Astrophotography used to be a pain. I liked it but focusing was always a hassle. Starry Sky makes astrophotography a breeze and a real joy. Press the button and it focuses for you. It is just a joy to use. The built-in ND filters are great for photographing waterfalls and can create some great effects for motion blur. I thought they were a gimmick at first but now use regularly with great results. I am a serious enthusiast, meaning I shoot street, nature, events, and some portraiture. I live in Montana and Glacier National Park and the Bob Marshal Wilderness area is in my back yard. My Oly's can take anything mother nature wants to throw at it. When Olympus made their announcement to sell their camera division, I seriously thought about changing my kit. I'm not for the following reasons. First is build quality - no one else can beat their build quality. Second is their IBIS. It is the best in the business. No one can match it. Third, they have great glass. Fourth is live comp - this is a phenomenal feature for night photography. Fifth - It has great image quality. I could not find another camera out there that can beat the build quality and feature set. If you need a camera you can take into the field and into the studio, you can't beat this camera. Olympus makes great innovations that other companies then copy. The problem is they never get the word out. I hope the new owners keep the quality and do a better job marketing and Olympus keeps up with the RD because they really do make fantastic cameras.
Date published: 2020-07-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A photographic machine gun ; Five stars plus. For my COVID19 instigated back yard bird photography I have obtained photos undreamed of with my previous cameras ; Combining the pronounced reach of my 75-300 mm zoom with action freezing FPS's I have photographed everything from hawks to hummingbirds and butterflies with , to me at least, amazingly pleasing results ; A solid, very well built, very ergonomic and also complex camera , with many functions I still have not grasped but will enjoy trying to master ; Was very pleased already with my OMD-10 MkIII but this M1 MkIII is a magnitude beyond it ; A professional camera.
Date published: 2020-12-30T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing Camera I have been shooting Nikon for years (D850). I decided to downsize weight of my gear due to shoulder surgery. I bought this camera and the 12-40mm Pro lens, then added the 300mm Pro, 40-150mm Pro, and added another camera body. This camera continues to amaze me with its performance and image quality. I am so impressed I am considering selling all my Nikon Gear.
Date published: 2021-04-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Incredible all around camera, for all types of photography I have been using Olympus cameras for a number of years now. The new EM1 Mk3 is an incredible camera that can do almost anything. The ability to take a 50 meg picture handheld is a game changer, in camera ND filters, star shots handheld, improve auto focusing for action shots and wildlife and an even better 5 axis image stabilization system than the previous EM1 Mk2. I have taken handheld shots 5 seconds in duration when paired with the 12-100 f4 Pro lens, which has its own IS system and syncs with the camera to give you even more stabilization. I do a variety of photography ranging from wildlife, to landscape, to street, night photography and travel photography. A lot of my photography is outdoors, so the weather sealing that the camera has is essential, especially when paired with their weather sealed lens. Micro 4/3 cameras are inherently ISO sensitive but, Olympus seems to be changing that as well. This new camera handles much higher ISO ranges than before, allowing for better night shots. Overall, I feel the EM1 Mk3 is one of the best all around cameras out there. Its size and weight are a fraction of their DSLR counter parts. Several years ago we went to Africa. At the time I had a full size DSLR brand C. We were weight restricted and I literally was 1/2 the weight and size after loading all my Olympus gear, including 2 bodies! We came back from that trip and sold all my DSLR equipment. The Olympus gear was put to the extreme with the dust in Africa, the vibration of being out on Safari from before sun up to after sun down and then the weather sealing really came into play when we were at Victoria Falls. Despite being thoroughly drenched the camera never even blinked and kept right on shooting. Even our guide was amazed, as he sees a lot of cameras ruined under those conditions. The menu can be a little intimidating if you are not used to how Olympus does things. But, the camera is so capable of doing so many different things and that is why it has an extensive menu. To aid in quickly changing settings, they now have 4 customizable settings, quickly allowing you to change settings for different scenes. I typed out a small piece of paper indicating which customized setting I assigned to each one and taped it to the camera behind the LCD screen for a quick reference. I highly recommend the EM1 Mk3 for anyone looking for a high end versatile camera, capable of a variety of photography, under many different conditions.
Date published: 2020-04-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features, great quality, and great feel! Love the Camera so far. Feels really nice in my hand. I shot some high iso shots at 8000 and was impressed with the quality from the M43 sensor. The hand held high resolution mode works great. It really picks up more detail and reduces noise. I played around with the live ND filters and experimented with doing some painted backgrounds behind an object. Also shot some moving water. Works great. I have not tested the live composite mode, I have in the 1st version of this camera though and that worked great. I expect it to be as good or better the em1 mark1. I love the features that the EM1 mark iii offers and how compact and light it is. I just purchased the Panasonic 10-25 F1.7(eq 20-50 mm). I have not seen a F1.7 in this focal length in any other camera format. This lens will make this camera compete well with larger sensor cameras for this focal range. I Also got the Olympus 75 F1.8 lens. (eq150) I Have not test either lens as they are still being shipped. But, both lenses will put this camera quality very close to the larger sensor cameras. I shoot gigs and weddings and so this system works great. I have enough of off camera strobes and light modifiers to carry around that keeping my camera gear lighter and smaller really helps. I also use the Fuji Xt2 as well. But, I am finding that my M43 gear is looking great and from a customer perspective, they really can tell a difference. I am a big fan of the Olympus system. I also own a Panasonic G85, but it does have some compatibility issues with the Godox line of lights and high speed sync is not reliable. No issues with the Fuji nor the Olympus so far. Olympus packs so many great features that no other camera manufacturer does. Battery life In the Olympus EM1 mark iii is a lot better than my Fuji Xt2. If you choose the right lens and shooting distance, you can get wonderful bokeh. Don't believe anyone who says you can't. This camera can be a great tool for shooting professional jobs. With a some knowledge and care you can get great images that will not show any difference between M43 and larger sensor cameras. I never had a client pixel peep and complain about my images. I get the same feedback regardless if I am using my Fuji or the M43 format. Bottom line, don't be afraid of the M43 format and what many say about it. In fact, I used to shoot full frame. After adopting the M43 format, I sold my Canon 5D mark ii and lenses. I was quite happy with the M43. My Olympus OMD EM1 mark iii will serve me well and I am looking forward to shooting gigs and weddings with it.
Date published: 2020-03-04T00:00:00-05:00

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